Project Coordinator, Heavy Civil Construction – Remote Project Sites in BC

Jim Dent Construction, headquartered in Hope, BC, is a respected and long-standing leader in heavy civil construction across British Columbia. With a proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects, we’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, performance, and results. Our diverse and highly skilled team brings technical expertise and leadership to every stage of project delivery. Team & Culture The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic heavy civil construction environment and remains composed and effective under pressure. They are self-motivated, adaptable, and responsive to direction. In the Project Coordinator role, this individual will work collaboratively with site teams and corporate head office staff, fostering strong cross-functional relationships. A team-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and be willing to work on remote project sites throughout British Columbia. Responsibilities Coordinate and manage the day-to-day administrative requirements of heavy civil construction projects, ensuring all documentation, records, and project controls are accurate, current, and properly filed in accordance with company standards. Develop, monitor, and update project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager and department leads. Proactively communicate key project plans, upcoming activities, potential risks, and areas of concern to internal and external stakeholders. Work independently to manage priorities and deadlines while effectively taking direction and guidance from multiple leaders, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and corporate department managers. Prepare and submit regular reports to site leadership and corporate head office, including progress updates, cost tracking, production metrics, procurement logs, subcontractor coordination, and other project performance indicators. Foster strong working relationships with field operations, estimating, accounting, procurement, equipment, safety, HR and senior leadership teams. Maintain open lines of communication to support collaboration and efficient problem resolution. Support contract administration activities, including change management, RFI tracking, submittals, and document control, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company procedures. Apply creative and practical problem-solving skills to address project challenges in a fast-paced construction environment. Required Qualifications & Skills Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a heavy civil construction environment is an asset. Demonstrated understanding of cost control processes within a civil construction setting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, meeting minutes, and clearly communicate with field crews, subcontractors, consultants, and corporate stakeholders. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and taking direction from multiple leaders. Flexibility and willingness to travel to and work on remote project sites, including camp-based assignments, throughout British Columbia. Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record. ** Please note this position is strictly located on remote job sites throughout BC ** #indeedsj

The Project Coordinator will manage daily administrative requirements for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring accurate documentation and project controls, while developing and updating project schedules in collaboration with leadership. This role involves proactively communicating project plans, risks, and preparing regular progress and performance reports for site and corporate teams.

Preferred qualifications include post-secondary education in a relevant discipline and a minimum of three years' experience in heavy civil construction, along with demonstrated understanding of cost control processes. Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, proficient in Microsoft Project, possess strong communication skills, and be willing to work on remote, camp-based sites across British Columbia.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Coordination
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Schedule Monitoring
• Risk Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Contract Administration
• Change Management
• RFI Tracking
• Submittals
• Document Control
• Cost Control
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project
• Communication
• Organization
• Adaptability

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week